-Trait of socirty, not individual differences-Persists over genreation. Social Mobility exists

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Social Mobility

Definition

Change in one's position in the social hierarchy

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Intra-generational

Definition

change in on's position during his-her lifetime

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Inter-generational

Definition

change in mobility of children in relation to parents.

Can be either up or down.

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Principles of Stratification

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Universal but variable

involves inequality and beliefs

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2 types of stratification systems

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Caste and Class

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Caste System

Definition

Closed system that in its purist form is based on ascription or birth

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Characteristics of Caste System

Definition

determines what work you will do

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Class System

Definition

open system based both on birth and personal achievement

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Characteristics of Class System

Definition

have the ability to be socially mobile

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Classification of Class System

Definition

you can choose your job

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Classification of Class system

Definition

free to choose your own spouse

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Characteristics of Class System

Definition

No or very little cross contamination exists

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Characteristics of Class System

Definition

Based on the concept of meritocracy which is social status based on social merit.

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Characteristics of Caste System

Definition

determines who you will marry

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Characteristics of Caste System

Definition

shapes peoples beliefs

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Characteristics of Caste System

Definition

see your life as a moral duty to your position

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Characteristics of Caste System

Definition

keeps people with their own kind

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Characteristics of Caste System

Definition

Teaches higher position people that association with lower position people contaminates their group.

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Karl Marx

Definition

Saw stratification rooted by means of production. Value for a commodity based on the amount of labor invested into its creation

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Bourgeoisie

Definition

people who own and operate factories and other businesses in pursuit of profit.

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Proletariat

Definition

people who sell their productive labor for profit.

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Fragmentation of the capitalist

Definition

stockholders own companies rather than just the elite few. Corporate operations under the control of middle management

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Higher Standard of Living

Definition

workers become better off through higher incomes.

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Worker Organizations

Definition

Unions.

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Better Legal Protection

Definition

safer worker place, unemployment, disability, etc.

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Max Weber

Definition

Saw class as more than just income which led to the creation of what is called Socioeconomic Status. This is a composite ranking based on various dimensions of social inequality.Income, Education, etc.